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Aruna Quadri promotes Nigerian culture in ITTF new promo
Apart from making the country proud on the table, Aruna Quadri has become Nigerian culture promoter in the new promo released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for the 2019 World Championship holding in Budapest, Hungary.
Venezuela’s military on red alert for US aid invasion
Venezuela’s military said Tuesday it was on alert at its frontiers following threats by US President Donald Trump and suspended air and sea links with the island of Curacao ahead of a planned aid shipment.
Neymar’s father denies any contact with Barca over return
Neymar’s father reiterated on Sunday that there has been no attempt to contact Barcelona over a possible return to Spain for the world’s most expensive player.
France probes sexual assault claim against Vatican envoy
French prosecutors said Friday they were investigating a sexual assault complaint made against the Vatican’s envoy to Paris in more unwelcome news for the Catholic church as it looks to turn the page on years of scandal.
Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho create Barcelona dilemma for Ernesto Valverde
Barcelona will hope to reassert their authority in the title race on Saturday after a stuttering spell has given Real Madrid fresh hope in La Liga.
Chile join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in joint-bid for 2030 World Cup
Chile will join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to make a joint South American bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Barcelona rule out Neymar return despite reported interest in PSG forward
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has ruled out a return for Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar.
Renault profits plunge in first annual earnings since Carlos Ghosn arrest
Renault profits fell sharply last year, the French automaker said Thursday in its first annual results since the shock arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn.
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o says not ready to quit football
Four-time African footballer of the year, Samuel Eto'o, says he is not quitting football despite his contract at Qatar Sports Club expiring this summer.
Eden Hazard backs under-fire Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has hailed the work done by Blues manager Maurizio Sarri amid increasing speculation regarding the former Napoli boss' future.
Neymar returns to Barcelona for treatment
Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian striker Neymar arrived in Spain yesterday for treatment on his injured foot.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Anthony Martial can reach Cristiano Ronaldo’s level
Anthony Martial has the talent to reach Cristiano Ronaldo’s level if he puts his mind to it, according to Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Edinson Cavani injured as PSG beat Bordeaux in Ligue 1
Paris St Germain’s 1-0 win against Girondins de Bordeaux in Ligue 1 on Saturday was marred by the news that striker Edinson Cavani could miss their Champions League trip to Manchester United through injury.
Official: How RCCG will mark Pastor Adeboye’s 77th birthday
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) plans 77 hours of praise to celebrate the 77th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, according to its National Music Director, Pastor Kunle Ajayi.
Flamengo fire victims were all aged between 14 and 17
The bodies of the 10 victims of a fire that ravaged accommodation for youth players at Rio club Flamengo have been identified, Brazilian media reported on Saturday, saying all were between 14 and 17.
Switzerland seizes cars owned by Teodoro Obiang Nguema’s son
Swiss prosecutors said on Thursday they were dropping charges of financial wrongdoing against Teodorin Obiang Nguema, the son of Equatorial Guinea's authoritarian leader, but were confiscating luxury cars as part of the case.
Pep Guardiola vows Manchester City have desire to retain title
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at Everton proved they are determined to win their title fight with Liverpool as the champions returned to the top of the table on Wednesday.
Malcom equaliser earn Barca draw with Real Madrid in Copa del Rey
Malcom’s spectacular equaliser earned Barcelona a draw against rivals Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final at the Nou Camp.
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Elections: Police warn politicians to seek redress in court of law, refrain from violence
The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday urged any aggrieved party or parties on any issue that may arise over the conduct of the forthcoming general elections to seek redress in a court of law.
NCAA urges telecoms operators to offset outstanding debts
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Wednesday advised telecommunications operators, who are yet to remit their outstanding payments to the agency, to do so without further delay.
Super Eagles’ Ogenyi Onazi set for early injury return
Onazi, 26, ruptured his Achilles tendon while in action for Trabzonspor in a Turkish League game against Rizespor in December 2018 and has since undergone surgery.
DMO: Investors bid N234 billion for N150 billion bonds offer
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the Federal Government’s February bonds received over N234 billion from investors for the N150 billion that was offered.
Zambia opposition to report President Lungu’s ‘violence’ to ICC
Opposition parties in Zambia said Wednesday they would report President Edgar Lungu to the International Criminal Court in The Hague for alleged political violence against his rivals.
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SEC shuts firm over illegal management fund operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent onslaught against companies engaged in illegal fund management has claimed its second casualty – Growing Circle, a Lagos-based firm.
Federal government highlights gains of GEM, World Bank-funded project
The project implementation Unit of the GEM Project yesterday said the $160 million World Bank-funded project, being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), has been a success story.
Governor Ugwuanyi approves recruitment of additional 1000 youths for Enugu clean team project
In furtherance of its commitment to human empowerment and enhanced service delivery towards a cleaner and healthier Enugu State, the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has approved the recruitment of additional 1000 youths by Enugu Clean Team Project.
Delta APC candidate survives alleged assassination
Mr. Sebastian Okoh, the House of Representatives candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ika Federal Constituency of in Delta State, escaped being assassinated when gunmen invaded his residence and riddled the entire place with bullets on Friday.
10 dead, 15 injured in Maiduguri attacks
Ten people have lost their lives including two suicide bombers when insurgents attacked Maiduguri.